Your local hygienist’s key aim is to prevent and treat gum disease, which is now one of the leading causes of tooth loss in adults. By including regular professional teeth cleaning in your oral routine, you can help to prevent gum disease and tooth decay.
We will be happy to discuss your needs in our comfortable, well-equipped clinic.
At Whitehall Dental Care we aim to help you achieve a healthy smile. We are proudly an accredited Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) provider.
GBT is a minimally invasive hygiene procedure, which is a solution for dental biofilm management. Biofilm (also referred to as plaque) is the main factor for caries, periodontal and peri-implant infections.
Regular oral hygiene, combined with professional treatment from your Whitehall Dental Care hygienist, keeps biofilm under control – for a better oral and systemic health.
Dental therapists and hygienists are specially trained to work as part of the dental team, to give care to patients.
They play an important part in dental health care and are mainly concerned with preventive dental health and treating gum disease – showing you correct home care and helping to keep your teeth and gums healthy.
What can I do to help the hygienist? The hygienist’s main work is to prevent and treat gum disease. This includes professionally cleaning your teeth by removing plaque and tartar (usually called a ‘scale and polish’ or a prophylaxis). However, perhaps their most important role is showing you the best way to keep your teeth free of plaque. Plaque is a sticky coating that forms constantly on your teeth. Hygienists also give advice about diet and about preventing tooth decay. The hygienist will work with your dental team to give you care that is tailored to your needs.
Our Dental Hygienist has four main roles:
Good dental hygiene is important not only for your mouth and smile but for your overall health. Poor dental hygiene is linked to an increased risk of health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes, and stroke.
Women who are pregnant and don’t maintain proper oral hygiene are also at a higher risk for giving birth prematurely or having their babies born underweight.
While regular visits to your dental hygienist are important, good dental hygiene begins at home.
Brushing and flossing at least twice a day is a great start, and you may need additional steps depending on your age and health history. We can help you find the best oral hygiene routine for your health and your smile.
Next steps
If you want start your dental journey with Whitehall Dental Care, please get in touch.
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